Why do they make cars go so fast when its illegal?

Because it’s not illegal to own or sell a car that can go over the speed limit. A speed limiter is a feature that prevents a vehicle from doing something that many potential buyers want it to be able to do.

Why do manufacturers limit top speed?

Most drivers simply don’t have the reflexes it takes to handle those kinds of speeds. Speed limiters are also there to protect the engine and the car itself. An engine’s lifespan drops significantly if it’s running at maximum speed all the time because it is being made to work much harder than it normally would.

Can a car reach 200 mph?

Back in 1987, the Ferrari F40 became the first production road car to exceed the mythical 200-mph barrier with a top speed of 201 mph. Now, Ferrari sells three cars that top out over 200, and even Dodge sells a 204-mph car.

Are German cars speed limited?

Speed limits in Germany are set by the federal government. All limits are multiples of 10 km/h. While parts of the autobahns and many other freeway-style highways have posted limits up to 130 km/h (81 mph) based on accident experience, congestion and other factors, many rural sections have no general speed limit.

How much horsepower does it take to go 200 mph?

Originally Answered: How much horsepower to get 200mph? For average size (size matters because of wind resistance), top speed is roughly 20mph times cube root of horsepower. So inverting, you find the hp needed is speed divided by 20mph, cubed. In this case, speed divided by 20mph is 10; cube that and you get 1000hp.

What does it mean when your car reaches 200mph?

A car that can reach 200mph shows that you have reached the big leagues, the pinnacle of what four wheels can do. Your vehicle is no longer just a car. It’s a status symbol.

What are some cars that can make 200 mph?

Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Porsche, but what I found quite surprised me. First, there a quite a few state-side produced vehicles that are quite capable of reaching that mystical number, and they are quite reasonably priced, making 200 mph not that far off a rev-head’s pipe-dream. Cars like the Dodge Challenger and the Cadillac CTS-V.

How fast can a 4-wheel drive V6 go?

Way faster than you’d expect a near 2-ton, V6-powered, four-wheel-drive car to be. Expect to hit 60mph in 2.9 seconds and the car won’t run out of fire-breathing Godzilla puff until it reaches just shy of 200mph.

How fast can a Dodge Challenger go in drag racing?

Just look at the Top Fuel category in drag racing, cars that are capable of well over 300mph over 1,000 yards. The Dodge Challenger certainly won’t reach those sorts of speed, but as a fully street legal car, it is amongst some of the fastest in the world.